Respite Care in Kings Beach, CA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kings Beach, CA: the local picture

329

residents 65 or older (12% of Kings Beach)

63%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Placer County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kings Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kings Beach live with someone: 63% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 78 Kings Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (29% in Placer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Kings Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kings Beach compared with Placer County and California

Census figure	Kings Beach	Placer County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	23%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	7.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,750	$77,195	—

Older residents in towns around Kings Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Incline Village, NV	4.1 mi	2,022	13%
Truckee, CA	12 mi	2,481	21%
Washoe Valley, NV	13 mi	1,158	43%
Carson City, NV	16 mi	12,383	37%
Indian Hills, NV	16 mi	1,813	28%
Johnson Lane, NV	20 mi	2,495	35%

Hospices serving Kings Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tahoe Forest Hospice	Truckee, CA	10 mi	(530) 582-6653

Nursing homes near Kings Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF	Truckee, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	37	(530) 582-3251
Ormsby Post Acute Rehabilitation	Carson City, NV	14 mi	not rated	120	(775) 841-4646
Sierra Basin Post Acute	Carson City, NV	14 mi	5 of 5	80	(775) 443-4800
Mountain View Health And Rehabilitation	Carson City, NV	16 mi	2 of 5	146	(775) 883-3622

Straight-line miles from the center of Kings Beach. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Kings Beach

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 61% of the $2,396 monthly median income of Kings Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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Questions

Respite Care in Kings Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Kings Beach?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Kings Beach ZIP codes, including Tahoe Forest Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Kings Beach?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 61% of the $2,396 monthly median income of Kings Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Kings Beach. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Kings Beach, CA